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2016 Honda Civic May Mark Return of Hatchback Model to US
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The next-generation Honda Civic is expected to make an appearance by 2016, and Americans may finally get a taste of a five-door hatchback model.
Win a Trip to Global Rallycross in Las Vegas in Motegi Racing ‘Design this Car’ Contest
Crowdsourcing ideas from your fans seems to be the ‘in’ thing to do right now: first Stillen offered its fans an opportunity to design its Scion FR-S body kit, and now Motegi Racing is asking its fans to make its Ford Fiesta look amazing.
Fiat 500 Sportster Gets Chopped Roof from G-Tech
This isn’t the first time we’ve heard of G-Tech, which released a custom Abarth 500 tuning package a couple of years ago. The company has continued tuning the Italian compact Fiat 500 model, and its Sportster is the coolest one yet.
Mitsubishi Mirage Still Being Considered for US Market
Think the new Mitsubishi Mirage is too small for the American market? The Japanese automaker is contemplating that question right now, mulling over whether or not to bring its sub-compact hatchback stateside.
No Polo for US, But VW Prepared Says Exec
Hoping that the compact Volkswagen Polo will head to the United States anytime soon? Don’t hold your breath, as the German automaker is focusing on its Jetta and Golf models and has no immediate plans to bring a Polo to the American market. But it is ready should market demand change says Volkswagen’s VP of…
Honda CR-Z Supercharger Upgrade Adds 50 HP for $3,995
Love your Honda CR-Z but wish it had more performance? Jackson Racing has been designing and developing superchargers for over a decade now, and has just released its latest creation for the hybrid CR-Z.
Hyundai Veloster Showcased at Harrods in London
Harrods Knightsbridge, the flagship store in London, has a surprising product on display in their window. The Hyundai Veloster (Not a Turbo model, mind you) is strutting its stuff in the high-class store’s road-side display case.
Chevrolet Volt Sales Hold Steady, Nissan Leaf Continues to Struggle
As July’s car sales figures start to trickle in, the Chevrolet Volt continued its dominance against the Nissan Leaf for the sixth straight month in a row.
Honda Tests New Turbo Engine in Civic WTCC Racer
Honda‘s new Civic race car has just undergone its first tests for the FIA World Touring Car Championship, using a new engine that could foreshadow the brand’s future.
Fiat Abarth Models Announced for the UK Market
Abarth will be adding two new models to its lineup in the UK market, with the 595 Turismo and 595 Competizione heading to dealerships sporting a turbocharged 1.4-liter, T-Jet powerplant with 160-hp.
Ford Focus ST Takes on Rivals in New ‘Sessions’ YouTube Series
To help promote the launch of the brad’s new hot hatch, Ford has released the first in a series of YouTube short films titled “Focus ST Sessions.”
Hyundai Veloster Turbo R-Spec Model Rumored
The Hyundai Veloster Turbo was unveiled earlier this year, offering a 1.6-liter, turbo-four with 201-hp and 195 lb-ft of torque for a mere $21,500. Now rumors are speculating a high performance variant of the Veloster Turbo could be in the works.
Toyota Yaris With Lexus-Style Spindle-Grille Spotted in Chinese Diagrams
These photos of an aggressive-looking three-door Toyota Yaris have just surfaced in the Chinese media.
Nissan Leaf Being Sold for Up to $5,000 Off Sticker
Sales of the Nissan Leaf have been stumbling as of late, with the Chevy Volt trumping it several months in a row. A few Nissan dealers are now offering the EV with up to $5,000 off its MSRP of $38,100 hoping to entice hesitant buyers to pull the trigger.
Honda Fit EV Delivered to First Customer in California
Now available for lease in select California and Oregon markets, Honda delivered its 2013 Fit EV to Matt and Becky Walton of Ventura County, Calif.
Honda Civic Type R Headed to Geneva Motor Show
In a sign that Honda hasn’t given up on its fans, or at least not in Europe, the Civic Type R is set to return.
Volvo V40 Polestar in the Works
The Volvo S60 Polestar Performance Concept debuted with 508 hp, garnering the attention of automotive enthusiasts worldwide. So much so that the Swedish automaker has decided to do a very limited production run.
Ford Focus ST Fuel Economy Released: 32 MPG Highway
When you think of a hatchback with 252 hp and 270 lb-ft of torque, good gas milage is probably far from being in the list of top priorities, but would you complain if it came with the package anyway?
Gymkhana Five Behind the Scenes in a Ford Focus ST
Ask a drifting fan what the coolest viral video out today is and they will probably tell you Gymkhana Five which was released on July 9 and gathered more than 9 million views in two days.
Top 10 Cars We Wish Were Sold in America
We might have some fancy cars over here in the USA, but there are quite a few vehicles overseas that we can’t help but think are desperately missing from our shores. More than a few are niche market models perfect for auto-enthusiasts, while others are more stylish or practical than what’s currently available in the…
Five-Point Inspection: 2012 Honda Fit Sport
This week’s subject for Five Point Inspection is the Honda Fit subcompact, equipped with the Sport Package. The MSRP of this model comes to $18,700, and represents a nearly fully loaded Fit. All that’s missing is the navigation, and a la cart options and accessories.
2012 Mugen Honda Civic Concept Debuts at Goodwood Festival of Speed
At this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, Mugen is displaying a 2012 Honda Civic Concept (Euro-spec), outfitted with prototype aerodynamics that will be making its way to production for the European market in December 2012.
2015 Toyota Prius Cuts Weight, Improves Efficiency
The Toyota Prius is the best-selling hybrid in the world and the brand is ensuring the next generation has even better fuel economy to keep that title alive.
Ten Turbo Cars We Can’t Wait to Get Our Hands On
Turbocharged vehicles are quickly becoming the answer to having a fuel-efficient vehicle, with exciting performance. They seem to all be geared towards the sensible enthusiast, offering sporty dynamics, while still getting solid fuel efficiency. Here’s some of the upcoming turbo-charged vehicles you can expect in the next few years. We’ve got some spy-pictures, and concept…
